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Organizing for Action raised a little more than $ 4.8 million in t he first quarter of 2013. The non-profit which succeeded President Obama’s reelection campaign — “Obama for America” — is working to build support for the implementation of the president’s agenda, with a focus on key issues such as gun control, climate change …

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says he won’t back down. Nearly nine in ten Americans favor expanding background checks for gun buyers. And two historically pro-gun senators reached a bipartisan agreement this morning to do just that — while preserving exceptions for family gun transfers and personal sales. But the Republican from Houston, who has led …

By GILBERT GARCIA San Antonio Express-News columnist Ted Nugent was on his best behavior Saturday night. Nugent, the motor-mouthed madman of the American conservative movement, brought his self-touted business expertise to downtown San Antonio when he delivered the keynote address at a convention hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a network designed to help business owners …

As Congress approaches the end of its two week recess, the Obama administration is attempting to make up lost ground on the gun control issue. Before the Spring break, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced plans to bring gun issues to the floor — although he has taken an assault weapon ban off the table. …

See anything similar? With just three months in Washington under his belt, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz already is being talked about as a future presidential candidate by conservative activists. That future could come sooner rather than later. CNN reports that Cruz will be the keynote speaker at South Carolina Republican Party’s Silver Elephant Dinner on …

Many Texas Iranian Americans and top United States political leaders gathered in Washington on Saturday, at the National Convention of Iranian American Communities, to talk about their efforts to create a democratic Iran. The event changed gears from nuclear non-proliferation and democracy to become an unexpected vigil following news of a horrifying event within the …

Texas on the Potomac is pleased to share some of the best political content from the Texas Tribune. Today, we share a post by the Trib’s Elena Schneider. Standing in front of a wall-to-wall rifle display, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Weatherford, told a small group of constituents and journalists Wednesday at McBride’s Guns that the …

Vice President Joe Biden and his family made an unexpected stop at the Latino inaugural 2013 event at the Kennedy Center last night. The unexpected guest delivered a touching speech about the power of Latinos. “I think you underestimate your power an… …

“Inaugurations are about more than just celebrating. They are about coming together and making the country a better place,” said President Obama in a video filmed to promote the National Day of Service, adding that volunteering was the highlight of his… …

Rick Perry has very conspicuously NOT closed the door on a 2016 presidential campaign. Whether that’s because he’s really contemplating a second White House run or doesn’t want to inch any closer to lame-duck status in Texas is, at this point, known only to the Texas governor. But if Republicans from around the USofA have …